Frequently Asked Questions
A women’s health physiotherapist specialises in assessing and treating pelvic floor, bladder, and bowel health conditions. At Secret Women’s Business (SWB) Physiotherapy, we assist women with all areas of women’s health physiotherapy including incontinence, pelvic pain, core strengthening, antenatal care and postnatal recovery.
Learn more about our specialised women’s health physiotherapy services here.
If you have physiotherapy cover under extras, you can likely claim a rebate for women’s health physiotherapy. As coverage varies by health fund, we recommend calling your provider to confirm (codes: initial consultation 500, follow-up 505). Bring your health fund card to claim directly via HICAPS during your consultation.
If you have an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan from your GP, Medicare may rebate up to five consultations per calendar year. Check with Medicare for updated rebate amounts, especially if you’ve reached your threshold. Note that gap payments apply to all consultations.
Your first session will last one hour and include a detailed assessment of your pelvic health, lifestyle, and goals. At SWB Physiotherapy, we create tailored treatment plans to address your individual needs, helping you achieve the best possible outcomes. Depending on your symptoms, this may involve a vaginal examination which will only be performed with your consent if you feel comfortable with it.
Yes! SWB physiotherapists provide personalised strategies to manage pelvic organ prolapse symptoms and improve your quality of life.
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Activating pelvic floor muscles can be tricky, so SWB physiotherapists will firstly ensure you are doing your exercises correctly. They will then guide you through tailored exercises to strengthen these muscles effectively. SWB Physiotherapists will also assess coordination of the pelvic floor contraction to integrate strengthening into your daily activities like lifting, coughing, and exercising.
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Signs include urine leakage during coughing or sneezing, a heavy sensation in the pelvic area, or difficulty controlling bladder or bowel motions. At SWB Physiotherapy, we design personalised programs to help you regain strength and confidence in your pelvic floor muscles.
Yes! Physiotherapy is highly effective for incontinence. At SWB Physiotherapy, we combine bladder and bowel care education with pelvic floor exercises to reduce leakage and improve bladder control. Pessaries may also be used as part of your treatment plan.
It’s beneficial to see a women’s health physiotherapist early in pregnancy to prevent or manage discomfort and learn pelvic floor exercises. Secret Women’s Business Physiotherapy can assist with pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy and prepare your body for birth. If your pregnancy is going smoothly, with no pain or concerns, make your first appointment as soon as you can after your 20-21 week morphology scan.
Pelvic pain in pregnancy? Pelvic pain is common but not something you need to tolerate through pregnancy. SWB Physiotherapy offers education, pelvic support belts, sleeping advice, and exercises to improve your comfort and reduce pain through your pregnancy.
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Postpartum physiotherapy supports pelvic floor and core recovery after childbirth. At SWB Physiotherapy, we assess the pelvic floor via a vaginal examination (with your consent) and abdominal wall and offer guidance on healing, rebuilding strength, and managing pain or incontinence.
Physiotherapy can manage diastasis recti through abdominal support (when appropriate) and exercises targeting core and pelvic stability. Secret Women’s Business Physiotherapy will assess the abdominal wall (using ultrasound when appropriate), discuss normal changes with pregnancy and postnatal recovery, and provide individualised programs to strengthen the abdominal wall.
Treatment timelines depend on the condition being addressed. At SWB Physiotherapy, we customise treatment plans to ensure steady progress toward your goals. Your therapist will discuss expected time frames during your initial consultation.
Yes, physiotherapy can alleviate menopause-related symptoms like pelvic pain, incontinence, bladder urgency, and pelvic floor weakness. SWB Physiotherapy provides education, exercises, and care to help manage these changes effectively.
Yes, physiotherapy can be highly effective in managing pelvic pain. At Secret Women’s Business Physiotherapy, we work with you to identify the underlying causes of your pain and provide tailored treatment strategies.
Find out more about pelvic pain and physiotherapy here.
If you’re searching for a trusted women’s health physiotherapist near you, Secret Women’s Business Physiotherapy is conveniently located in Menai, in the Sutherland Shire. While we are proud to serve local residents from Menai, Bangor, Illawong, Sutherland and surrounding suburbs, we also regularly treat women from across Sydney and the southern Sydney suburbs.
Many of our patients travel from a wide area to access our specialised services for their pelvic floor concerns, bladder and bowel health and incontinence, prolapse, physiotherapy during pregnancy, postnatal recovery and pessary fitting. Our expert team provides tailored care to support every stage of life.
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